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Encyclopedia > 1985 NFL Draft

The 1985 NFL Draft


Round 1

Pick # NFL Team Player Position College
1 Buffalo Bills Bruce Smith Defensive end Virginia Tech
2 Atlanta Falcons Bill Fralic Guard University of Pittsburgh
3 Houston Oilers Ray Childress Defensive tackle Texas A&M University
4 Minnesota Vikings Chris Doleman Defensive end University of Pittsburgh
5 Indianapolis Colts Duane Bickett Outside linebacker University of Southern California
6 Detroit Lions Lomas Brown Offensive tackle University of Florida
7 Green Bay Packers Ken Ruettgers Offensive tackle University of Southern California
8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ron Holmes Defensive end University of Washington
9 Philadelphia Eagles Kevin Allen Offensive tackle University of Indiana
10 New York Jets Al Toon Wide receiver University of Wisconsin
11 Houston Oilers Richard Johnson Cornerback University of Wisconsin
12 San Diego Chargers Jim Lachey Offensive tackle Ohio State University
13 Cincinnati Bengals Eddie Brown Wide receiver University of Miami
14 Buffalo Bills Derrick Burroughs Cornerback University of Memphis
15 Kansas City Chiefs Ethan Horton Tight end University of North Carolina
16 San Francisco 49ers Jerry Rice Wide receiver Mississippi Valley State University
17 Dallas Cowboys Kevin Brooks Defensive end University of Michigan
18 St. Louis Cardinals Freddie Joe Nunn Outside linebacker University of Mississippi
19 New York Giants George Adams Running back University of Kentucky
20 Pittsburgh Steelers Darryl Sims Defensive end University of Wisconsin
21 Los Angeles Rams Jerry Gray Cornerback University of Texas
22 Chicago Bears William Perry Defensive tackle Clemson University
23 Los Angeles Raiders Jessie Hester Wide receiver Florida State University
24 New Orleans Saints Alvin Toles linebacker University of Tennessee
25 Cincinnati Bengals Emanuel King Outside linebacker University of Alabama
26 Denver Broncos Steve Sewell Running back University of Oklahoma
27 Miami Dolphins Lorenzo Hampton Running back University of Florida
28 New England Patriots Trevor Matich Center Brigham Young University

City Buffalo, New York Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron (Not yet official) Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... Bruce Smith (b. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... This article or section should include material from Virginia Bioinformatics Institute. ... City Atlanta, Georgia Team Colors Black, Red, Silver, and White Head Coach Jim L. Mora Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966-present) Eastern Conference (1966-1969) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West (1970-2001) NFC South (2002-present... The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball. ... The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related, doctoral/research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... The Tennessee Titans are a National Football League team based in Nashville, Tennessee. ... The defensive team or defense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage not in possession of the ball. ... Texas A&M University, often Texas A&M, A&M or TAMU for short, is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. ... City Minneapolis, Minnesota Other nicknames The Vikes, The Purple People Eaters Team colors Purple, Gold, and White Head Coach Brad Childress Owner Zygi Wilf Fight song Skol, Vikings Mascot Ragnar and Vikadontis Rex Local radio Flagship stations: KFAN (1130 AM) Announcers: Paul Allen, Greg Coleman, and Joe Senser League/Conference... Chris Doleman is a former American Football player who played Defensive End for the Minnesota Vikings (1985 through 1993, 1999), Atlanta Falcons (1994 through 1995), and the San Francisco 49ers (1996_1998). ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related, doctoral/research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Royal Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Spike and Spirit Local radio Flagship stations: WFBQ (94. ... Duane Bickett (born 1962) is a former American Football linebacker who played for the Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and the Carolina Panthers. ... The defensive team or defense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage not in possession of the ball. ... The University of Southern California (also known as USC, SC, Southern California and Southern Cal), Californias oldest private research university, is located in the urban center of Los Angeles, California. ... City Detroit, Michigan Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Jr. ... The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball. ... University of Florida State University System of Florida FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FSU NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF The University of Florida is a public university located in Gainesville, Florida. ... Note: Basketball teams from Chicago and Anderson once used the name Packers as well. ... Ken Ruettgers (born August 20, 1962 in Bakersfield, CA) is a retired National Football League Offensive Lineman who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1985 to 1996. ... The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball. ... The University of Southern California (also known as USC, SC, Southern California and Southern Cal), Californias oldest private research university, is located in the urban center of Los Angeles, California. ... City Tampa, Florida Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Captain Fear Local radio Flagship stations: WDAE (620 AM), WQYK (1010 AM & 99. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a major public research university in the Seattle metropolitan area. ... City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Other nicknames The Birds, The Iggles Team colors Midnight Green, Silver, Black, and White Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop Local radio Flagship stations: WYSP (94. ... The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball. ... The Indiana University system, technically founded in 1820, is an eight-campus university system in the state of Indiana. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Robert Wood Johnson IV Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WABC (770 AM) and WEPN (1050 AM) Announcers: Marty Lyons and Bob Wischusen League/Conference affiliations American Football League... Al Toon is a former American Football wide receiver who played his entire career with the New York Jets of the NFL. Categories: Sports stubs | National Football League players ... Jerry Rice holds many career records for wide receivers in the National Football League. ... The University of Wisconsin is a public university in the state of Wisconsin. ... The Tennessee Titans are a National Football League team based in Nashville, Tennessee. ... Defensive back (DB) is a player in American football whose role is primarily pass coverage; that is, the defensive back will stay near a receiver and try to deflect or intercept any passes thrown to him. ... The University of Wisconsin is a public university in the state of Wisconsin. ... City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) Fight song San Diego Super Chargers Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: KIOZ (105. ... The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball. ... The Ohio State University is currently the third largest university in the United States and currently ranked by US News and World Report as the best public university in Ohio and the twenty-first best public university in the nation. ... City Cincinnati, Ohio Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Black, Orange and White Head Coach Marvin Lewis Owner Mike Brown Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Who Dey Local radio Flagship stations: WSAI (1360 AM), WLW (700 AM), and WOFX (92. ... Eddie Brown is a former American Football wide receiver who played for the Cincinnati Bengals. ... Jerry Rice holds many career records for wide receivers in the National Football League. ... This is an article about the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. ... City Buffalo, New York Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron (Not yet official) Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... Defensive back (DB) is a player in American football whose role is primarily pass coverage; that is, the defensive back will stay near a receiver and try to deflect or intercept any passes thrown to him. ... The University of Memphis was founded in Memphis, Tennessee in 1912 as the West Tennessee Normal School. ... City Kansas City, Missouri Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Red, Gold, and White Head Coach Herman Edwards Owner Lamar Hunt Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot K.C. Wolf Local radio Flagship stations: 101. ... The tight end (TE) is a position in American football on the offensive team. ... The University of North Carolina, often called the University of North Carolina System to avoid confusion, is a federation of all sixteen public universities in North Carolina. ... City San Francisco, California Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Metallic Gold, Cardinal Red, and Beige Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Sourdough Sam Local radio Flagship stations: KNBR (680 AM & 1050 AM) and KSAN (107. ... Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962 in Starkville, Mississippi) is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL, widely regarded as the best receiver to ever play the game, and arguably the greatest football player ever. ... Jerry Rice holds many career records for wide receivers in the National Football League. ... Mississippi Valley State University is a historically black university located in Itta Bena, Mississippi. ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Royal Blue, Metallic Silver, Blue, and White Head Coach Bill Parcells Owner Jerry Jones Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Rowdy [2] Local radio Flagship stations: KLUV (98. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (UM or U of M) is a coeducational public research university in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The Arizona Cardinals are a National Football League team based in Tempe, Arizona. ... The defensive team or defense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage not in possession of the ball. ... The University of Mississippi (also known as Ole Miss) is a public, coeducational research university located near Oxford, Mississippi. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Big Blue, G-Men Team colors Royal Blue, Red, Gray, and White Head Coach Tom Coughlin Owner Wellington Mara and Preston Robert Tisch (both now deceased) Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WFAN (660 AM) Announcers: Dave Jennings, Dick Lynch... High school running back A running back, halfback or tailback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... The University of Kentucky (also as UK or simply Kentucky) is a public, co-educational university located in Lexington, Kentucky. ... City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Black and Gold Head Coach Bill Cowher Owner Dan Rooney Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WDVE (102. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... The University of Wisconsin is a public university in the state of Wisconsin. ... The St. ... Jerry Gray (born 1962) is a former American Football cornerback who played for the Los Angeles Rams (1985-1991), Houston Oilers (1992), and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1993). ... Defensive back (DB) is a player in American football whose role is primarily pass coverage; that is, the defensive back will stay near a receiver and try to deflect or intercept any passes thrown to him. ... The University of Texas System comprises fifteen educational institutions in Texas, of which nine are general academic universities, and six are health institutions. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner McCaskey Family Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear Local radio Flagship stations: WBBM (780 AM) Announcers: Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, and Zach... William Refrigerator Perry (born December 16, 1962 in Aiken, South Carolina) is a former professional football player. ... The defensive team or defense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage not in possession of the ball. ... This article discusses Clemson University. ... The Oakland Raiders are a National Football League team based in Oakland, California. ... Jerry Rice holds many career records for wide receivers in the National Football League. ... Florida State University State University System of Florida FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FSU NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF Florida State University, also commonly referred to as FSU or Florida State, is a comprehensive, graduate-national research university founded and located in Tallahassee, Florida in 1851. ... City New Orleans, Louisiana Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Old Gold, Black, and White Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Gumbo Local radio Flagship stations: WWL (870 AM)-English and WFNO (830 AM)-Spanish Announcers: Jim Henderson, Hokie Gajan, Kenny Wilkerson, and Larry Matson (English... A linebacker is a position in American and Canadian football. ... The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the primary institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee system, Tennessees flagship public university. ... City Cincinnati, Ohio Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Black, Orange and White Head Coach Marvin Lewis Owner Mike Brown Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Who Dey Local radio Flagship stations: WSAI (1360 AM), WLW (700 AM), and WOFX (92. ... The defensive team or defense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage not in possession of the ball. ... University of Alabama The University of Alabama (also known as Alabama, UA, or colloquially as Bama) is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. ... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Broncos Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Miles Local radio Flagship stations: KOA (850 AM)-English and KBNO (1280 AM)-Spanish Announcers: David Diaz-Infante and Dave Logan-English; Luke Sandoval and... High school running back A running back, halfback or tailback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... The University of Oklahoma (OU) is an institution of higher learning located in Oklahoma. ... City Miami, Florida Team Colors Aqua Green, Coral Orange, Blue, and White Head Coach Nick Saban Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot T D League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970-present) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970-present) Team history... High school running back A running back, halfback or tailback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... University of Florida State University System of Florida FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FSU NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF The University of Florida is a public university located in Gainesville, Florida. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Blue, Red, Silver, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Pat Patriot Local radio Flagship stations: WBCN 104. ... The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball. ... Name Brigham Young University Location (main campus) Provo, UT 84602 Established October 16, 1875 Community Urban Type Private coeducational Classification Parochial Religion Owned by the LDS Church Enrollment 30,200 Faculty 2,100 President Cecil O. Samuelson Nickname Cougars Mascot Cosmo the Cougar School Colors Dark blue and white (was...

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